Chevak Alaska Map

About Chevak, Alaska

Chevak is a locality in Kusilvak, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 951. The population density is 321.2 people per km². Chevak is located at 61.5278°N, 165.5864°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. Chevak is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 99563.

Chevak occupies a vast, hushed expanse of tundra where the horizon stretches indefinitely, defined by low-lying vegetation and the persistent, subarctic light that shifts from pale gold to a deep, bruised violet. It lies 518.4 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 279°T), and is situated 137.4 miles west-northwest of Bethel. The terrain surrounding Chevak is a mosaic of mossy plains and intricate wetlands, characterized by a stillness that feels ancient and absolute. To the distant north, the rugged silhouettes of the Askinuk Mountains pierce the skyline, anchoring the view, while the nearby Ninglikfak River winds through the flat landscape like a ribbon of dark silk. Every inch of this ground falls within the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, a preserve that protects the integrity of the wild, open spaces and the quiet, rhythmic movements of the local fauna.

Generations of Cup’ik people have shaped the cultural identity of Chevak, maintaining a legacy of resilience and deep-rooted connection to the land that sustains them. Life in Chevak often follows the seasonal cadence of the interior, where the economy remains tied to traditional subsistence practices and a local rhythm that favors self-reliance. While Kagankaguti Lake remains a distant, serene presence in the broader geography, the immediate focus of daily activity centers on the community’s internal connections and the preservation of language and heritage. The atmosphere here is one of profound patience, where the wind carries the scent of damp earth and the quiet persistence of a people who have thrived in this singular, expansive environment for centuries.

About This Chevak Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chevak, Alaska. Coordinates: 61.527778, -165.586389. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Chevak includes the ZIP code (99563), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kusilvak, and school district assignment (Kashunamiut School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.